The Lake District has long been one of England’s best known and popular holiday destinations, often referred to as the most beautiful corner of England. We will be staying at the three Star Shap Wells Hotel an ideal base to explore the sheer beauty of the Lake District and Yorkshire Dales.
Itinerary
Sun We depart Cornwall in the morning and travel via Exeter and the motorways to our hotel, the 3 star Shap Wells with plenty of time to settle before evening dinner.
Mon A scenic tour as we travel to Ullswater and Pooley Bridge. There we board the Lake Steamer for a cruise along the lake to Glenridding. We then travel over the rugged Kirkstone Pass into Windermere and Bowness. You will have time for lunch or relax by the Lake. We continue via the market town of Kendal, famous for its Mint Cake before returning to our hotel.
Tue Today we have a beautiful scenic tour of the Yorkshire Dales National Park seeking out some of the most stunning scenery that Yorkshire has to offer.
Wed After breakfast we travel to Carlisle with time for a morning coffee before boarding our train for the journey along the Cumbrian Boarders and the coast to Whitehaven. The historic town of Whitehaven has in recent years become one of the prettiest towns in Cumbria. A restoration has been carried out in the town centre and harbour, making this a charming place to visit. Whitehaven was one of Britain’s three largest importers of tobacco, rum, spices and sugar and at one time was second only to London as a port. You will have some time at leisure to enjoy this resort and have some lunch. After lunch we travel via Cleator Moor stopping at Cockermouth for afternoon tea before returning to our hotel.
Thu This morning we will spend some time in the market town of Penrith before heading off to Keswick on the shore of Derwentwater, we will have time for lunch before continuing our journey to Grasmere once described as “the most loveliest spot that man hath found” sat alongside Grasmere Lake. We continue our journey via Coniston Water and Haverthwaite before returning to our hotel.
Fri After a good breakfast we depart our hotel and make our return journey to Cornwall arriving home mid evening.
Terms
Limited number of Single Rooms – £75 Supplement.
A £75.00 non-refundable and non-transferable deposit is required at time of booking to secure your seat, the balance payable 6 weeks prior to departure.
Tour is subject to loading.
Total Price Includes:
* All Coach Travel * Travel Insurance * Excursion to include Ullswater Boat Cruise & Carlisle to Whitehaven Train Ride * 5 Nights Dinner, Bed & Breakfast * Holiday Payment Scheme available upon request * Central pick-up points in most towns & villages * Free Parking at Depot.